Over the next 13 weeks I'm going to be running 3 times a week and gradually building up from my current ability (2.8 miles) to run the 13.1 miles in May, to raise funds for Bristol A.R.C. I have a lot of love for this charity because they provided our cat Onion (pictured below) with the veterinary treatment and care he needed after he was found alone as a stray kitten.

I will donate an extra 10% of the value of all sponsorship raised, so if we raise £400 I'll donate an extra £40.

Bristol A.R.C is affiliated with the RSPCA, but as an independent charity it receives no automatic funding. Therefore it heavily relies on the support of people like us. Your sponsorship will help enable:

✅ Emergency vet treatment for sick and injured animals 🏥

✅ Safe shelter, food, and warmth for strays and rescues 🏡

✅ Rehabilitation and rehoming for pets in need ❤️

✅Community outreach programmes helping pets stay with their owners 🐾

I'm enlisting Onion's help to reach our fundraising target. We're going to begin training for his most ambitious trick to date - jumping through a hoop I make with my arms! He enjoys learning tricks for treats (a great way of addressing his boredom in the winter months when he spends less time outside). His clicker training will be limited to only a few minutes a day, with lots of patience and rewards as we gradually progress from a simple jump for a treat...